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Confucius (孔子; pinyin: Kǒngzǐ; lit. ' Master Kong '; c. 551 – c. 479 BCE), born Kong Qiu (孔丘), was a Chinese philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period who is traditionally considered the paragon of Chinese sages, as well as the first teacher in China to advocate for mass education.
Jul 23, 2024 · Confucius (born 551, Qufu, state of Lu [now in Shandong province, China]—died 479 bce, Lu) was China’s most famous teacher, philosopher, and political theorist, whose ideas have profoundly influenced the civilizations of China and other East Asian countries.
- Although the facts about the life of Chinese philosopher Confucius are scanty, they do establish a precise time frame and historical context. Confu...
- Confucius is known as the first teacher in China who wanted to make education broadly available and who was instrumental in establishing the art of...
- Confucius’s ancestors were probably members of the aristocracy who had become poverty-stricken commoners by the time of his birth. His father died...
- "Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it."
- "They must often change who would be constant in happiness or wisdom."
- "What the superior man seeks is in himself; what the small man seeks is in others."
- "In a country well governed, poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country badly governed, wealth is something to be ashamed of. "
Mar 31, 2020 · Confucius as Chinese Philosopher and Symbol of Traditional Culture. Because of the wide range of texts and traditions identified with him, choices about which version of Confucius is authoritative have changed over time, reflecting particular political and social priorities.
Nov 16, 2023 · Confucius, also known as Kong Qiu or K’ung Fu-tzu, was a Chinese philosopher, teacher and political figure. His teachings, preserved in the Analects, focused on creating ethical models of...
Mar 26, 2019 · Confucius was a Chinese philosopher, politician, and teacher whose message of knowledge, benevolence, loyalty, and virtue were the main guiding philosophy of China for thousands of years....
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Jul 31, 2024 · Confucianism, the way of life propagated by Confucius in the 6th–5th century bce and followed by the Chinese people for more than two millennia. Although transformed over time, it is still the substance of learning, the source of values, and the social code of the Chinese.
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